Belagavi Jeweller Arrested for Staging Fake Rs 60-Lakh Robbery

A 71-year-old jeweller in Belagavi, Karnataka, reported a burglary at his shop, claiming that valuable ornaments worth Rs 60 lakh were stolen.

However, the police quickly discovered that the jeweller had actually staged the burglary himself.

He reported the incident on July 17, claiming that the burglary occurred the previous night.

The police arrested him a few days later, confirming that he had faked the robbery.

The incident took place in the commercial district of Belagavi city, and the police confirmed the arrest on July 21.